How long to grill a turkey breast per pound

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How long to grill a turkey breast per pound

Grilled turkey breast seasoned with fresh basil and garlic.

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Ingredients

Marinade

1 cup white wine or chicken broth

2/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, melted

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1/3 cup chopped green onions

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Turkey

1 (4- to 5-pound) fresh or frozen turkey breast, thawed

Garnish

Roasted garlic, if desired

Rosemary sprigs, if desired

How to make

  1. STEP 1

    Combine all marinade ingredients in extra-large plastic resealable food bag; add turkey breast. Tightly seal bag; turn bag several times to coat turkey well. Place bag into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning bag occasionally, at least 3 hours.

  2. STEP 2

    Heat one side of gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Place coals to one side in charcoal grill. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite coals.

  3. STEP 3

    Remove turkey breast from marinade. Place marinade in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until marinade comes to a boil; boil 1 minute.

  4. STEP 4

    Place turkey breast onto grill over drip pan. Cover; grill, turning and basting occasionally with marinade, 2-2 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and turkey is no longer pink. Discard remaining marinade.

  5. STEP 5

    Place turkey breast onto platter; garnish with roasted garlic and rosemary sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition (1 serving)

290 Calories

15 Fat (g)

90 Cholesterol (mg)

170 Sodium (mg)

1 Carbohydrates (g)

0 Dietary Fiber

34 Protein (g)

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How long does it take to grill a turkey breast per pound?

Arrange turkey breast side up, in center of cooking grate. Place lid on grill. Cook 11 to 13 minutes per pound or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh not touching bone registers 180 degrees and the juices run clear.

How long does it take to cook a turkey breast on the grill?

Grill about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove from grill. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer turkey to platter or carving board to slice.

How long does a turkey take on the grill?

turkeys will take 2 to 3 hours to grill. When done, remove and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

How do you grill a 2 pound turkey breast?

Place turkey breast onto grill over drip pan. Cover; grill, turning and basting occasionally with marinade, 2-2 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and turkey is no longer pink. Discard remaining marinade. Place turkey breast onto platter; garnish with roasted garlic and rosemary sprigs, if desired.